Hail history for Jackson County, AL

Jackson County has 133 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 76 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 18, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 133 since 1964

1″ or larger 76 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 18, 2023

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Jackson County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Jackson County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 133 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Jackson County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 27, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported in the Pisgah community.

June 18, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported in Woodville. Time estimated by radar.

April 10, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail fell in Langston.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	6	23	48	37	15

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Jackson County

Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?

Yes — 133 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 76 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, AL is June 27, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Jackson County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 18, 2023. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.